While most of the talk surrounding the safety position for the Buffalo Bills has revolved around the future of three-time All-Pro ball hawk Jairus Byrd, the team signed Aaron Williams to a four-year, $26 million deal Wednesday to sway headlines.

Williams was converted to safety from cornerback in 2013 and had a strong season, finishing with 82 tackles, a forced fumble, four interceptions and 11 passes broken up in 14 starts. General manager Doug Whaley had the following to say on Williams, via the team's official website:

Aaron Williams is a versatile player who has grown into a key playmaker for our defense in recent years. He had an extremely productive season for our defense in 2013. Aaron is the type of young, core player we targeted early in the process to retain for years to come and this will be our philosophy moving forward. By building on his improved play in 2013, we expect Aaron to continue to grow into a key contributor for the Bills organization.

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Good move for the Bills?

Yes, locking up Williams is a smart decision.

70.0%

It's OK, but they still need a difference-maker at safety.

21.0%

No, this is not a smart contract.

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While Williams can play effectively against either the run or the pass, it's likely he'll fill Byrd's role in the defense as the center fielder against the pass should Byrd sign elsewhere. Those are certainly big shoes to fill for the 23-year-old safety, but after signing this big extension, he'll be expected to deliver.

It also sets up the possibility that the Bills could target a safety when they select No. 9 in this year's NFL draft. Alabama's Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Louisville's Calvin Pryor could both be possibilities if Byrd departs, depending on if the team prefers Williams to play as a strong or free safety.

This year's draft is pretty deep, so the Bills could also look to address the safety position in the later rounds.